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Thailand descends into chaos

By Tim Johnston in Bangkok

Published: April 12 2009 09:42 | Last updated: April 13 2009 19:39

Thailand’s political crisis descended into chaos on Monday as anti-government protesters and the military fought dramatic battles on the streets of Bangkok that left at least two dead and almost 100 injured.

The government on Monday night claimed to have regained control of the Thai capital’s streets. But some 4,000 protesters remained around the prime minister’s office in central Bangkok, surrounded by security forces.

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